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Doctor Sentenced to Over a Year in Prison

By Maureen Patterson | 10/14/2024 | 0

He required patients to come to his office frequently.

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Update: Physician Assistant Sentenced in Genetic Testing Scheme

By Mario Shtika | 10/10/2024 | 0

He received $12, and later $15, for each purported consultation that he performed.

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Callers Offer ‘Free’ Medical Devices

By Maureen Patterson | 10/08/2024 | 0

Scammers want to send you bad equipment or items you don’t want.

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Scammers Call About ‘New’ Medicare Cards

By Maureen Patterson | 10/03/2024 | 0

They may use your Medicare number to make fake claims.

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Medicare Scams Are Common This Time of Year

By Maureen Patterson | 10/01/2024 | 0

As Open Enrollment approaches, know the scams, the risks, and how to avoid them.

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Company Resolves Liability in Patient Recruitment Scheme

By Maureen Patterson | 09/26/2024 | 0

Third-party insurance agents allegedly contacted seniors eligible for or enrolled in Medicare Advantage and delivered marketing messages.

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Doctor Charged in Urine Drug Testing Scheme

By Maureen Patterson | 09/24/2024 | 0

Documents say nearly all patients were tested for over 22 classes of drugs.

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Walgreens Agrees to Pay

By Maureen Patterson | 09/20/2024 | 0

Government says they submitted claims for prescriptions that were not picked up.

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Government Files Suit Against Pain Institute

By Maureen Patterson | 09/17/2024 | 0

Complaint alleges that patients described being treated like cattle.

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Doctor Settles DME Claims

By Maureen Patterson | 09/12/2024 | 0

He referred patients for more than 1,750 orthotic devices.

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